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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023075989 · 7/6/2023 · Excel Interior Door

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Table saws

Employer

Name
Excel Interior Door
Location
1101 Young Drive Southeast, HARTSELLE, ALABAMA, 35640
NAICS
321911
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was lifting a wooden board near a table saw. The board was not evenly weighted, causing the employee to drop the board. As they reached for the board and extended their arm, the employee's right hand contacted the moving table saw blade. Their right index finger was amputated at the distal joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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